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Reinstate Suzuki Strings In Jamestown Elementary Public Schools

Dr. Suzuki, a Japanese violinist and educator believed that every child if properly taught was capable of a high level of musical achievement. He also made it clear that the goal of such musical education was to raise generations of children with "noble hearts". There is emphasis on playing from a very young age. The parent of the young student is involved. The teachers are trained and certified in the Suzuki method. It emphasizes learning music by ear which follows Dr. Suzuki's observation that a child learns to speak before he learns to read. The method encourages regular playing in groups and frequent public performance so performing becomes natural and enjoyable.

We would like to ask the JPS Board of Education president and all board members to reinstate this vital Suzuki Strings Program in kindergarten through elementary, in the Jamestown public schools BECAUSE EVERY CHILD IN THE DISTRICT DESERVES THIS FINE OPPORTUNITY.

2 years agoComments:
I am a parent of a 7 year old girl who is new to this district. We moved to the area in August of this year. My daughter came with her violin as she has studied as her previous school. We were thrilled to hear about the Suzuki program here and equally disappointed when we discovered it canceled after school started.
I agree with the above statement and would like to see this program reinstated. Removing this program is a huge loss to the community. Our children deserve more opportunity not less.

Lucy A Rider, United States

2 years agoComments:
The importance of music in the schools cannot be stressed enough. It is of paramount importance to the student's education and a skill that can be used their entire life.

Saraden White, United States

2 years agoComments:
I started playing the violin in the 3rd grade. I still play to this day. My daughter plays with me as well. She was looking forward to playing when she got into kindergarten. Children need arts programs. This is just the beginning of other cuts to music and arts and that can't happen. It shouldn't happen.

Kenney Gibbons, United States

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Richard Thompson, United States

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Richard. Thompson, United States

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Bryan Eckenrode, United States

2 years agoComments:
Does the Board of Education realize what they are doing? Jamestown is about lose one of it's most valuable assets. There have been many students who started in this program and have gone on to become professional musicians. These actions will greatly impact the quality of life in the Jamestown area. Do not lose this program!